had been allowed to vote in favour of Strachan. Dunlop was awarded the seat on 20 August 1841, replacing Strachan. Dunlop sat as member for Huron for the duration of the first Parliament. Legislative role Despite his flamboyant character and occasional radical stances, in the legislature Dunlop took a moderate Tory position. He became notable for his humour. On one occasion, when the Assembly was debating whether to impose new taxes. Dunlop was speaking in favour and was interrupted by another member, who asked: "Would the honourable member advocate placing a tax on bachelors, as such?" The unmarried Dunlop immediately replied: "Certainly. I believe all luxuries should be taxed." In 1841 he chaired a committee to hear the grievances of the exiled radical Robert Fleming Gourlay. Dunlop's report was an even-handed treatment of Gourlay's situation Tiger was a colourful character and made interesting speeches and wrote direct letters to the newspapers of Toronto. Dunlop's short foray into journalism gave him the knowledge of the trade to catch the eyes of the editors in London, England. Voting record Dunlop's record as a parliamentarian demonstrates that he did not vote along party lines. This is not an exhaustive list, but a list that is meant to provide some insight into the thought and ideology of a man of contradictions who genuinely spans the Tory to Reform spectrum in the early days of Canada. Education – always voted to improve schooling for the general public. Secular university to replace the Anglican King's College; later known as the University of Toronto. Voted yes. Choice of Speaker of the House 1844 – Voted for a bilingual member to take the position. Should magistrates be lawyers? – Voted no. The lawful use of corpses to facilitate the study of anatomy – Voted yes. Customs union with the British West Indies – Voted yes. Forbidding of processions by private societies; aimed at the Orange Lodge. – Voted yes. 1st Warden of the District of Huron As a member of Parliament, Dunlop was appointed as the 1st Warden of the District of Huron. With his experience as the Canada Company Warden of the Woods, Dunlop was uniquely qualified for this work. However, his methods often left questions in the minds of those around him and he was replaced in 1846. Second term and resignation In the general election of 1844 Dunlop ran unopposed. Dunlop resigned his seat in